Photoplay (Jul-Dec 1926)

Photoplay Magazine — Advertising Section 109 Studio News and Gossip [ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 1 | THOMASINA Mix. aged four, has a positive genius for asking questions. The other day she heard her mother talking on the telephone. When the conversation had ended, Thomasina said: "Mother, who were you talking to on the telephone?" "I was talking to a friend of mine, dear." "I knew that," said Tommy, "but what was her name?" "Her name was Kathleen Clifford." "What does she do, Mother?" " She's an actress, darling." "Does she act in pictures or on the stage?" "Well, dear, she used to be on the stage, but now she's in pictures." "What does she do in pictures, Mother?" "She acts, Tommy." "Well, but what does she act?" "Well, dear, I don't know exactly— just acts." "Well, Mother, if you don't know can't you please make up something?" LITTLE Loris Niblo, daughter of Fred and Enid Niblo, was starting out with her aunt, Catherine Bennett, for a day at the beach. Her mother came out on the porch to tell them good-by, and Aunty Cath said to Loris, in a well-timed aside: "Ducky, shall we ask Mummy to go along, too?" Loris hesitated a moment, then whispered back : "Not today, Aunty. You know how it is with mothers. They have to say 'don't' all the time." THE hectic romance of Robert Savage, exYale man. and Clara Bow wound up in a burst of publicity when Robert tried to kill himself for love of the beautiful Clara. Savage has had an eventful career that includes such soul-stirring events as eloping with Geneva Mitchell, a Follies girl, and winning a prize for his poem in the Eastern Mothers' Day Contest. Savage lost his head over Clara, begged her to marry him and motored her to the license bureau for a permit to marry. There Clara argued so long that a traffic cop told the couple to move on. One of the poems penned by Savage to Clara goes as follows: "I know of the rules, and I'll gamble No matter the score in the end. I know of the prize and it's worth it, I'll pray for good luck as my friend. So on with the game, I am ready; Clara, you'd better beware. Muster your wiles for protection, This warns you, young lady — prepare!" THWARTED in his desire to film the story of the flood, Cecil B. De Mille will soon start production on "The King of Kings," a film narrative of the Life of Christ. The humanity of Christ as well as his divinity will be stressed, according to Mr. De Mille, who is going into this production with all the enthusiasm he mustered up for " The Ten Commandments." "DILL BOYD, the Big, Blond Volga *-* Boatman, has signed a two year contract with Cecil B. De Mille and is reading the Bible in search of good material for stories. SOON after completing "Say It Again," Richard Dix hastened back to Hollywood to visit his mother who was seriously ill. Mrs. Not a trace of infection The dentist is equipped to detect the minutest indication of trouble in the mouth. He can prevent serious teeth decay and search out hidden poison pockets dangerous to the health. See him at least twice a year if for nothing more than to cet a clean bill of health. Pyorrhea attacks 4 out of 5 Four out of five of your friends past forty, and many younger, succumb to the assault of grim pyorrhea. And carelessness alone is to blame. Resolve today to remove pyorrhea 's menace by brushing teeth and gums regularly night and morning with Forhan's for the Gums. Forhan's keeps pyorrhea away or checks its course if used regularly and used in time. It contains Forhan's Pyorrhea Liquid which dentists use to fight pyorrhea. It is a pleasant tasting dentifrice the entire family likes. It firms the gums and keeps them pink and healthy. It cleanses the teeth thoroughly and gives them that sparkling whiteness which is such an asset to your smile. Remember, four out of five is pyorrhea's count. Delay may mean no end of trouble and expense. Why not start today with Forhan's as a safeguard? At all druggists 35c and 60c in tubes. Formula of R. J. Forban, D. D. S. Forhan Company, New York IMiatfs FOR THE GUMS MORE THAN A TOOTH PASTE • on write to advertisers please mention photoplay magazine. IT CHECKS PYORRHEA